Kim Caldwell (Rookie Coach of the Year-WBCA) is named Head Coach of Iconic Lady Vols WBB

[creekdipper]

I think Miles was asked to leave.

Good ole Kenny.

 

[YankeeVol]

Fun post. And congrats on getting such a great deal on CBD gummies.......

Who goes with the fake stuff?

 

[FormerLadyVolFan]

Through the Boost-her Club, I had several dinners with most of the players during this season and last. I've been on a couple of road trips with them, too. I was a donor to the Boost-her Club as well as the Tennessee Fund and attended events hosted by both. I personally know the Lady Vol donors on both sides and there was never anyone that expressed anything negative about Coach Harper's interactions with them, nor did I observe that with her interactions with them.

As I have said before, the lack of NIL funds for top recruits has everything to do with the Booster-her Fund and nothing to do with Kellie. She did everything that she could legally do to promote NIL.

Unlike you, @3meeks2001 and I have personal, first hand knowledge of this situation, and I've been a fan since Pat was dating R.B. Quit with the 'Johnny Majors' excuses for her firing.

How were you around the players all season?

Two donor events don’t make you an expert. These are donors that have been around since the early Pat days. I’m not saying it IS the reason she got fired. I am sharing the personal experiences of several donors who have been donating huge amounts of money. The donors I know don’t lie. I am saying that their experience and that they talked to White about it over the course of several years could have been a factor of many in his decision to let her go. I doubt Harper was fired for one reason.

 

[mudcat1973]

Again, this is all total BS. I have been around the players all season, and they all were having a great time as Lady Vols and never expressed anything but good feelings about the coaches and their teammates.

Rickea Jackson mother complaining that Kellie should trust her after picking up two fouls about sitting Rickea Jackson till halftime isn't prove players don't like Kellie Coaching.

 

[VolCalls]

This is absolutely not true...I have attended two donor events in the last year hosted by Coach Harper and she did a great job interacting with everyone. If you're trying to make this the justification for the lack of NIL funds, you're wrong.

I’ve learned over time when someone expresses a lack of warmth toward “some big donors” they’re usually talking about 1-2 people they know who might give $2,500 a year. Hardly the type of person who moves the needle.

 

[FormerLadyVolFan]

Karyn was always a big advocate for her daughter over anything/anyone else. I always enjoyed listening to her and Tammy Brown during games, giving advice to their daughters and their coaches!

They will be missed...

Rickea Jackson mother complaining that Kellie should trust her after picking up two fouls about sitting Rickea Jackson till halftime isn't prove players don't like Kellie Coaching.

 

[Majors]

Through the Boost-her Club, I had several dinners with most of the players during this season and last. I've been on a couple of road trips with them, too. I was a donor to the Boost-her Club as well as the Tennessee Fund and attended events hosted by both. I personally know the Lady Vol donors on both sides and there was never anyone that expressed anything negative about Coach Harper's interactions with them, nor did I observe that with her interactions with them.

As I have said before, the lack of NIL funds for top recruits has everything to do with the Booster-her Fund and nothing to do with Kellie. She did everything that she could legally do to promote NIL.

Unlike you, I have personal, first hand knowledge of this situation. Quit with the 'Johnny Majors' excuses for her firing.

1.1 seconds has nothing to do with ‘Johnny Majors’ excuses for her firing

The arrogance by you is shown again believing you’re the only one with personal, first hand knowledge. Proud of you for not dropping the amount you pay for events. Progress of being a fan.

 

[37620VOL]

I saw Danny White was trending on Twitter this morning and thought something big might have happened, but it turned out to be a debate about the dumb old cowboys quarterback Danny White versus Tony Romo.

 

[River67]

I think Miles was asked to leave.

She’s not the only one asked to leave

 

[Putbacks]

Why did Summitt say, "I hate this?" What was she referring to?

When Warlick was let go, I was very keen for Fulmer and staff to strongly consider Princeton coach Courtney Banghart--who had dominated the Ivy League for several years and who is very intelligent, with a dynamic personality. They ignored her--natch--and North Carolina hired her, much to my irritation. She has not fared as well with the Heels as I expected, frankly---56% ACC winning percentage, a Sweet 16 three years ago and beaten in the NCAA 2nd round the last two years. Solid performance but I thought she'd do better--and she may yet.

Now comes Carla Berube--a former UConn player who's the Princeton coach. She's done even better than Banghart at Princeton: She been there for 5 seasons but one season was cancelled. Her Ivy League record is a gaudy 44-2. Her overall winning percentage at Princeton is 86 percent--100--17. Prior to Princeton she spent 17 seasons at Div. III Tufts--winning 80 percent of her games. Strange that she would stay there so long--but it's an outstanding school in Boston. As a former Husky, she knows big-time basketball.

If I'm White, I would definitely have expressed interest and interviewed her---if she were interested. With her long background at Tufts and now Princeton, something tells me she wouldn't be interested in the Vol job and Knoxville--but I'm just speculating. She's obviously a very good coach.

I also wonder if there have been approaches to the coaches at Baylor or Colorado? Nicki Collen, the Baylor coach, is married to the former women's BB coach at Arkansas. Tom Collen was not good at Arkansas: In 7 seasons his SEC winning percentage was 37%---with only 1 season above .500 in the conference. Intriguing SEC connection there.

Collen did coach Becky Hammon at CSU a couple of years….taught her all she knows!

 

[Deebowbear]

John Adams said she still playing and family important to Candace Parker .
But he would talk to her.

But he used might be a home run.
But sounded like John Adams would hire her if she said yes.
Cora just grin and laght.
Almost like here John Adams goes again.
That was first time seen those Three talk about Vols together.

Got to said I agree with John and Blake Cora seems to know more about the lady Vols
Her time line was sign paperwork this weekend
announce first next week new co

What does John Adam’s know about hiring a basketball coach for UT.

 

[superfly]

Neither of them failed because they were compared to Pat. They accomplished that on their own.

I would argue that they followed the "Pat" template and that was unique to Pat. It doesn't transfer over just because it worked for Pat.

 

[SGMVols]

I think Miles was asked to leave.

Being recruited over. It happens.

There are players on our team I hope get recruited over by the next coach too.

 

[Ratvol]

At this point i dont care who they hire. Pee standing or sitting. Skirts or a suit. Doesnt freaking matter. Just know the Xs and Os and the ability to game plan on the fly. And recruit like your job depends on it.

And coach as though your job can end in as little as 1.1 seconds.

 

[Ritzwatch]

Serious bummer cause the baseball forum has narrowed down it’s choices.

Easy now, you are going to ruin my safe space.

 

[mudcat1973]

What does John Adam’s know about hiring a basketball coach for UT.

I Said if you watch the video they John Adams and Blake Toppmeyer agree Cora Hall knows what going on more they do with lady Vols basketball.
Cora Hall said they would announced a coach first of next week.
That's her time frame.
Don't hold Cora Hall to that Think that was her best guess.

John Adams said Knows people who have inside information and he hints
Like he knows what the Chancellor and the president would want.
I know he likes to talk.

I agree Cora Hall Knows more than John Adams on the lady Vols basketball
So does John Adams

 

[85SugarVol]

And no, if they hire a Power 5 coach who has been to the final four and/or won national championships, then that makes sense. Otherwise, it seems a little trigger happy by our AD.

Lol, what?

11-5 in Conference play, and Sweet 16 appearances 50% of the time.

That ^ is the current level of the bar.

That shouldn’t be the bar. That shouldn’t be the expectation. That’s why Kellie is gone.

 

[85SugarVol]

I don’t know who directly, but once we see who’s hired, apparently, that becomes clear (and I don’t even know that DW has picked yet).

It would appear that “what you know” lay somewhere between Absolutely Nothing and Less Than Zero.

 

[Deebowbear]

Good ole Kenny.

You have tough choices and he wants his players and to win can’t blame him. Better players better chances winning

 

[Volfan2012]

What happened to my girl Kim she no longer the front runner for the job? Four or five pages of post now left behind. Who we got as the favorite today?

 

[Deebowbear]

What happened to my girl Kim she no longer the front runner for the job? Four or five pages of post now left behind. Who we got as the favorite today?

I was fixing to say who the coach of the day. It will be this way till the announcement is made. So can’t wait to see who it is. Think there’s only been a handful that’s been contacted

 

[JohnnyD1024]

Marshall's NCAA tournament appearance this year was only the 2nd one in school history, the other appearance being in 1997. Also this season was their first season of 20 wins or more since the 2015-2016 season.

 

[butchna]

What happened to my girl Kim she no longer the front runner for the job? Four or five pages of post now left behind. Who we got as the favorite today?

Well Chris Low said Dan White was “swinging for the fences” and when Dan White was informed of his own marching orders he had to recalibrate.

 

[OrangeInKy]

What happened to my girl Kim she no longer the front runner for the job? Four or five pages of post now left behind. Who we got as the favorite today?

Waiting on Richard G West to tweet something dumb today so everyone can run with it claiming “sources”

 

[Volfan2012]

Marshall's NCAA tournament appearance this year was only the 2nd one in school history, the other appearance being in 1997. Also this season was their first season of 20 wins or more since the 2015-2016 season.

She is going to get a big time job eventually. I just don't think it is time for her to get it right now. I think she has the ability to be a very good coach if she can recruit. Her teams play an effective floor game.